Action File Online Filing Service

If your current payroll system does not offer you the facility to make your Payroll End of Year Return by online filing (or e-filing) to the HMRC Action File has the answer ...

• We provide you with an easy to use data capture method for all the information needed for the end of year e-filing process.
• Checking the data is most important so we arrange a test run with cross checking reports in plenty of time before doing the 'live' run.
• Once the final data has been imported and checked, we send you a report and P35 authorisation form. Once signed off by you we submit P14s and P35 return to the HMRC via the internet on your behalf.
• A copy of the P35 is sent to you for your files.
• Security sealed laser printed P60s are forwarded to you for you to distribute to your current employees.

Action File Payroll Bureau Users

The e-filing process is part of the normal service provided for all of our payroll bureau users.

Action File Payroll Software Users

The payroll software includes the facility to send end of year returns via the internet. A detailed guide is provided to cover the process.

What is Online Filing (e-filing)?

Online filing was introduced by the Government in 2002, as a means of sending Employers' Annual Returns electronically. When you file online, your P14s and P35 are transmitted directly from your payroll software to HMRC, usually via the Internet and the need to send paper returns is completely eliminated.

Since the 2005/06 tax year employers with more than 50 employees have been required to submit their returns electronically. Financial incentives (£100 for the 2007/08 tax year) are available to employers with fewer than 50 employees who file their returns electronically by the required deadline.

The Business Benefits of Online Filing for Action File Users

• Data meets the HMRC 'Quality Standard'.
• Reduced administration.
• A faster, more efficient filing process.
• Increased security.
• Instant validation of the data.
• Reduced probability of human error.